Canada Green Building Council Accelerating to Zero Summit
Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) is hosting the Accelerating to Zero Summit in six cities across Canada throughout 2019, including Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Halifax, Calgary and Winnipeg. The Summit will feature a number of events and educational seminars centred on the policies, technologies and initiatives required to achieve zero carbon buildings, and ultimately help Canada meet its aggressive carbon footprint goals. Integral Group is a Silver Sponsor of the Accelerating to Zero Summit.
Integral Group is proud to be represented by the following individuals:
- Principal Lisa Westerhoff
- Senior Principal Mike Godawa
- Managing Principal Kenny Smith
- Principal Chris Doel
- Principal Jason Nelson
- Senior Sustainability Planner Kerry Shaw
Read below for session details.
Upcoming Sessions
Innovative Solutions for Zero Carbon Buildings
Winnipeg, MB | Inn at the Forks | Thursday, November 7, 2019 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
This two-part presentation examines innovative solutions for zero carbon buildings, focusing on the Canadian context but drawing from examples across the world. The session will present an overview of the need for market transformation in our buildings sector and identify the key programs, policy tools and incentives that will play a role. We will discuss the efforts that have been taken at provincial/state and municipal scales to support the building industry achieve zero carbon, as well as the impact voluntary standards are having. In the second half of the presentation, we will explore a selection of specific building projects that showcase innovative and cost-effective low-carbon solutions from across the world.
Presenters
- Lisa Westerhoff, Principal
- Paul Anseeuw, Senior Principal
Past Sessions
Innovative Solutions for Zero Carbon Buildings
Edmonton, AB | Lister Conference Centre, University of Alberta | Tuesday, October 8, 2019 | 12:00pm – 1:45pm
Presenters
- Kerry Shaw, Senior Sustainability Planner
- Jason Nelson, Principal
Innovative Solutions for Zero Carbon Buildings
Halifax, NS | Halifax Convention Centre | Monday, September 30, 2019 | 9:30am – 10:20am
Presenters
- Lisa Westerhoff, Principal
- Mike Godawa, Senior Principal
Innovative Solutions for Zero Carbon Buildings
Vancouver, BC | Vancouver Convention Centre | Tuesday, May 28, 2019 | 10:15am – 11:15am
Presenters
- Lisa Westerhoff, Principal
- Chris Doel, Principal
Innovative Solutions for Zero Carbon Buildings
Ottawa, ON | Shaw Centre | Wednesday, February 20, 2019 | 1:40pm – 2:40pm
Presenters
- Lisa Westerhoff, Principal
- Mike Godawa, Senior Principal
Case Studies from Around the World
Toronto, ON | Evergreen Brick Works | Thursday, March 28, 2019 | 12:45pm – 1:45pm
Climate change is a global problem, and this session will aim to highlight some international examples of zero in practice. Learn about international net-zero examples and what made them possible.
Presenters
- Lisa Westerhoff, Principal
- Kenny Smith, Managing Principal
For more information and to register, please visit CaGBC Accelerating to Zero.